Mister Fish

Track List: 1. Wayne Carter - Peter in or out (Mootreys) 2. Superbs - Till you tell me you love me (Ando) 3. Free Mind - After we are gone (Twin Town) 4. Towanda Barnes - Try on my love (BS) 5. Unforgettables - Trust your luck (Samone) 6. Ray & Bel-Aires - The blame is on you (ARV) 7. Reggie Soul & Soul Swingers - My world of ecstasy (Capri) 8. Apple & 3 Oranges - Love brings out the best of you (Sagittarius) 9. Ruby & Mudflaps - Breezy (Jupiter) 10. Al (Alonzo) Wilson - Love you girl (Nashville) 11. The Reason Why - Step inside world (Polydor) 12. Ballads - Butterfly (Music City) 13. Lee Fields - Mighty mighty love (Angle 3) 14. Santiago - Alone together (Bionic) 15. Festival - Something in your smile (Nevis) 16. Ebony Stones feat Jade - Take you higher (ESP) 17. Ujima - I'm not ready (Epic) 18. Jeanie Tracey - Making new friends (Brown Door) 19. West Coast Mc's - Looks good on you (Harley) 20. Boyd McCoy - Let's party (Funky records) 21. Bitter & Sweet - You call me (Lollypop) 22. Rance Allen Group - If I could make this world better (Truth) 23. Stride - Come inside (Tantus studio) 24. Arthur Foy - Love dreams (MCS) 25. Centaura - I need love (Spiral) 26. Clay Brown - I just wanna sing my song (Cup) 27. Ben Wiggins - It's all over (Almeria)

Heard it on Dave Thorley's radio show. You gotta love those German Mudflaps.

Thanks Mike. Always interested in what you think. There are a few obscure ones on this mix. Best, Steve

https://www.mixcloud.com/albertfish/fresh-fish-november-2013/

A few left over from the last list so now dramatically reduced. Shipping: Uk £2 (1st) £3.50 (Recorded) £7 (Special) Europe £4 (ask for registered) World £5.50 (ask for registered) Paypal as 'gift' or bank transfer preferred. ---------------------------------------------------------- Just click on the titles to hear! AL (ALONZO) WILSON - LOVE YOU GIRL (NASHVILLE) M- £495 450 Considered to be one the rarest modern 45's as most copies were destroyed. Out of Milwaukee despite the label name and never turns up - especially in this pristine condition. Highly prized collector's item. UNFORGETTABLES (bags & beans)- TRUST YOUR LUCK (SAMONE) VG+ £450 400 Texas again for this Northern rarity. With possibly only a handful known this is the cleanest to emerge. ROY SIMON - I'M WAITING ON YOUR LOVE (PAPER MOON) M- £175 150 Obscure and rare 70's dancer out of California. Never seen another copy of this promo item. FESTIVAL - SOMETHING IN YOUR SMILE (NEVIS) M- £175 150 Another really obscure 70's tune, this time from the UK! Great storming dancer recently featured on a Manship auction. MICHAEL WASHINGTON - CUPID'S CORNER / WONDERIN' (CROOKSHANK) M- £150 125 Two wonderful, sublime mid-tempo sides. FRANK J GARCIA JR - NO I DON'T REALLY WANT IT(ASTRO CHEMISTRY) VG++ £150 125 LARRY CONNOR - CUPID / LIBERATE YOUR LOVE (MATRIX MAGIX) VG- £140 120 Stupidly rare dancer from 1979 out of Charlotte NC. Unlisted in guides, you never see this. Nice mid flip too. Lots of scuffs but nothing feelable. Plays out well. OLATJUNJA'S SPIRIT MOOVERS - MY LIFE HAS BEEN NOTHING (OAK LEAF) VG £100 85 Easily the best record about open heart surgery ever!!! CHOCOLATE SYRUP - YOU'RE OFF AN RUNNIN' / ALL I EVER DO IS DREAM ABOUT YOU (IRA) M- £80 70 Marvellous Crossover from N.J 1971 b/w classy lilting sweet soul. LEE CARPENTER - I CAN'T GET OVER YOU (AXENT LTD) VG- £75 60 Obscure Mississippi 70's northern with considerable charm. Rough looking but plays nice..Like me. KING ALEX & K.C UNTOUCHABLES - HARMONY (NMI) VG £75 55 This really is obscure. Late 70's inst dancer that I highly rate. L.A RICK - STRANGERS / HOUSTON BOUND (RONNETT) VG+ £45 40 Shreveport LA for these two nice barely known 70's dancers. HOLIDAYS - PROCRASTINATE (WHY DO WE) (RON-HOL) VG+ £45 40 Tough one to find this Detroit soulful funk tinged 1976 release. CHARLES HARGRO - GOTTA BE SOME CHANGES (LAUNCH) M- £45 35 Not much I can tell about this private release obscurity, but I like it! MELODICS - I'D NEVER THOUGHT I'D LOSE YOU / AIN'T THAT SHARING MY LOVE (M.O.C) M- £45 40 Marvellous group harmony and crossover sides. ----------------------------- FIN ----------------------------

I made a big mistake - On Saturday I played out for a charity do. Just emptied the box and found Brenda Jones snapped in half. Can anyone help me out with a reasonable copy? Please PM.

Welcome to October's main list. This time out are some very rare modern dancers, gritty southern states soul and rough but tough obscurities up for grabs. I hope you find something of interest. All sound files are from the actual records - just click on the titles. Best, Steven ...................................................................... Shipping: Uk £2 (1st) £3.50 (Recorded) £7 (Special) Europe £4 (ask for registered) World £5.50 (ask for registered) Paypal as 'gift' or bank transfer preferred. ---------------------------------------------------------- Just click on the titles to hear! AL (ALONZO) WILSON - LOVE YOU GIRL (NASHVILLE) M- £495 Considered to be one the rarest modern 45's as most copies were destroyed. Out of Milwaukee despite the label name and never turns up - especially in this pristine condition. Highly prized collector's item. EBONY STONES - TAKE YOU HIGHER (ESP) M- £450 SOLD Ultra rare and soon to be massive 1978 dancer out of Texas. A few of the big boys are getting behind this now.I have edited the long intro in the above sound file for the unedited version listen below. fullversion UNFORGETTABLES (bags & beans)- TRUST YOUR LUCK (SAMONE) VG+ £450 Texas again for this Northern rarity. With possibly only a handful known this is the cleanest to emerge. TALMADGE ARMSTRONG & ESCOTTS- GIGI / GIVE IT UP (SPINDLETOP) VG++/VG+ £400 SOLD ...And Texas yet again for these wonderful dancers. DONNELL BROWN - WITH LOVE WE'RE MAKE IT / TOO LATE TO CRY (BROWN & BROWN) VG++ £325 SOLD Truly great soulful double-sider! Here in it's rarest format - 1st issue with horns version (BB 101) private press. ARCHIE WILLIAMS & CO.- WAIT SHE'S COMING (A&W) M- £250 SOLD Another private release on Archie's own label. Atmospheric gritty dancer yet to have it's day. CHARLES JOHNSON - NEVER HAD A LOVE SO GOOD (ALSTON) M- £225 SOLD Simply one the most magnificent modern dancers of all time. Pristine copy only played once. US EVERYDAY PEOPLE - WITHOUT YOUR SWEET LOVIN' (L.B.J) VG++ £225 SOLD Previously covered up by Dave Thorley and in the boxes of many a top DJ. Detroit group dancer with legs! RAY & BEL-AIRES - THE BLAME IS ON YOU (ARV)) M- £175 SOLD Powerful bass-line driven 60's from the same guys as the mega-rare Ray & Blue Satins but with more soul & oomph! ROY SIMON - I'M WAITING ON YOUR LOVE (PAPER MOON) M- £175 Obscure and rare 70's dancer out of California. Never seen another copy of this promo item. FESTIVAL - SOMETHING IN YOUR SMILE (NEVIS) M- £175 Another really obscure 70's tune, this time from the UK! Great storming dancer recently featured on a Manship auction. MICHAEL WASHINGTON - CUPID'S CORNER / WONDERIN' (CROOKSHANK) M- £150 Two wonderful, sublime mid-tempo sides. FRANK J GARCIA JR - NO I DON'T REALLY WANT IT(ASTRO CHEMISTRY) VG++ £150 Rarely comes up this great mid funky falsetto 45 from Detroit 1974. £200 on another list!! DOMESTIC FIVE - IT'S AN EMPTY WORLD (AQUARIUS) VG £150 SOLD All time 'deep with a beat' classic. Inherent pressing noise as with all copies but with fully intact labels unlike some. SIR CHARLES HUGHES - YOU SAY YOU'RE LEAVING (JE-ENA) M- £150 SOLD Current spins for this fabulous funky 70's dancer from some top jocks. Has been fetching a lot more than this recently. LARRY CONNOR - CUPID / LIBERATE YOUR LOVE (MATRIX MAGIX) VG- £140 Stupidly rare dancer from 1979 out of Charlotte NC. Unlisted in guides, you never see this. Nice mid flip too. Lots of scuffs but nothing feelable. Plays out well. EXECUTIVE FOUR - I'LL MAKE IT UP TO YOU / PLEASE DON'T TAKE YOUR LOVE (EXEN) VG+ £125 SOLD Very rare stylish group soul mid-tempo and sweet sides. Plays really nice. LEE WILLIAMS & CYMBALS - A GIRL FROM A COUNTRY TOWN / I'M JUST A TEENAGER (RAPDA) M- £125 SOLD Two sensational sides. WILLIE WHITE - I'M LEAVING BABY / NOBODY LIKES ME (GOLD SOUL) VG+/VG++ £125 SOLD Two rare Detroit dancers from 1970. "leaving'' is a previously overlooked gem ripe for today's dancefloors where as the flip is more old school Northern. A rare 45 OLATJUNJA'S SPIRIT MOOVERS - MY LIFE HAS BEEN NOTHING (OAK LEAF) VG £100 Easily the best record about open heart surgery ever!!! STEVE LONG - YOUR LIPS TELL ME GO (RICHIE) M- £85 SOLD One time Steve Guanori tip. West Coast dancer from 1978 Hard to find & not widely known. CHOCOLATE SYRUP - YOU'RE OFF AN RUNNIN' / ALL I EVER DO IS DREAM ABOUT YOU (IRA) M- £80 Marvellous Crossover from N.J 1971 b/w classy lilting sweet soul. LEE CARPENTER - I CAN'T GET OVER YOU (AXENT LTD) VG- £75 Obscure Mississippi 70's northern with considerable charm. Rough looking but plays nice..Like me. KING ALEX & K.C UNTOUCHABLES - HARMONY (NMI) VG £75 This really is obscure. Late 70's inst dancer that I highly rate. L.A RICK - STRANGERS / HOUSTON BOUND (RONNETT) VG+ £45 Shreveport LA for these two nice barely known 70's dancers. HOLIDAYS - PROCRASTINATE (WHY DO WE) (RON-HOL) VG+ £45 Tough one to find this Detroit soulful funk tinged 1976 release. CHARLES HARGRO - GOTTA BE SOME CHANGES (LAUNCH) M- £45 Not much I can tell about this private release obscurity but I like it! MELODICS - I'D NEVER THOUGHT I'D LOSE YOU / AIN'T THAT SHARING MY LOVE (M.O.C) M- £45 Marvellous group harmony and crossover sides. FIVE JADES - THAT'S THE WAY IT GOES (CLIFTON) M- £45 SOLD Current spins for this N.J dancer ----------------------------- FIN ----------------------------

Echoing what's already been said, top notch playlists, my kinda day. How far's Doncaster from London?

Bargain on the Caesars!

Blinding show Dave. Lots for the little black book Cheers!

John Jones - tough love (Jo-Lux) Vg £175 Possible one of two known copies for this gritty Pasadena dancer with gospel undertones. Rare as hens teeth and previously covered-up. https://www.divshare.com/download/24603945-0fc Willie White - I'm leaving baby / Nobody likes me (Gold Soul) VG+/VG++ £140 Two rare Detroit dancers from 1970. "leaving'' is a previously overlooked gem ripe for today's dance floors where as the flip is more old school Northern. A rare one! https://www.divshare.com/download/24603943-b42 https://www.divshare.com/download/24603944-0f8 JOHN WASHINGTON - DADDY TEDDYBEAR / BURN THE CALENDER (SANDWASH) M £100 Ex Sensations lead singer with a classy uptempo number that's received lots of big spins over the last year. Gorgeous mid flip too shouldn't be ignored. Usually a £200+ item so this unplayed stock copy is a sound investment. https://www.divshare.com/download/21403857-a07 https://www.divshare.com/download/21403861-c5e INTERNATIONAL FIVE - I NEED YOU / SO IN LOVE WITH YOU (STARWAY) VG++ £65 SOLD Picking up lots of plays. Great driving funk tinged dancer and superb group flip. https://www.divshare.com/download/24314869-361 https://www.divshare.com/download/24314870-a4b PAT & BLENDERS - CANDY MAN (GAMBLE) M- £55 Very tough to find crossover from 1972. Only available on the issue, one of the rarest on the label. https://www.divshare.com/download/24361953-70f

Just a few left from the last list. Some very rare items you might not see again! Many thanks to everyone who contributed towards the Parkingson's and Dementia UK funds. All my best, Steven Shipping: Uk £2 (1st) £3.50 (Recorded) £7 (Special) Europe £4 (ask for registered) World £5.50 (ask for registered) PayPal 'gift' or bank transfer preferred. ------------------------------------------------- Click on the titles to hear! JOHN JONES - TOUGH LOVE (JO-LUX) VG+ £250 NOW REDUCED TO £200! Possible one of two known copies for this gritty Pasadena dancer with gospel undertones. Rare as hens teeth and previously covered-up. WILLIE WHITE - I'M LEAVING BABY / NOBODY LIKES ME (GOLD SOUL) VG+/VG++ £195 NOW REDUCED TO £160! Two rare Detroit dancers from 1970. "leaving'' is a previously overlooked gem ripe for today's dancefloors where as the flip is more old school Northern. A rare one! JESSE RICO - OH WHAT A GIRL (RICO) VG- £195 NOW REDUCED TO £160! SOLD I thought this was unknown until I saw it on a current Steve Guanori playlist. Blue-eyed private press from parts unknown as there's scant info on the label. They don't come much more obscure and I doubt there are many more copies out there. I can only find these two referenced. The bad news; There is a stress crack which hasn't gone all the way through yet. It doesn't affect play but it's styrene so be careful! JACKIE RHETT & SINGERS - GET HIM IN YOUR LIFE (RAINES) M- £90 NOW REDUCED TO £75! Funky & fantastic gospel crossover. The vinyl is M but has inherent dimples making background noise. Of the two I've seen, both have it, so it must be a pressing issue. It's a great tune just needs some exposure from enterprising DJ's. RICHARD BLANDON & THE DUBS - LOST IN THE WILDERNESS (VICKI) VG+ £65 NOW REDUCED TO £50! SOLD Atmospheric, unique sounding 45. Reminds me a bit of Bobby Lee Fears 'Exodus' so not a bad thing at all. Listen out for that drum break! JACKIE JOHNSON & BACKBEATS - HOW TOUGH IT WAS (RANBILSON) M- £75 NOW REDUCED TO £60! SOLD Private press Trinidadian Crossover dancer. Charming, not widely known and a potential investment? -------------------------------Fin-------------------------------

Isn't this the same as Teddy & Fingerpoppers on Artic?

Lee Fields - Mighty Love (Angle 3) Please PM with price condition. Thanks, Steve

Caprells do a good version. Also the Equatics version from their LP is nice but not on youtube.

Thanks mate appreciate it.

Welcome to September's main list. My apologies for the delay of this list but my Father passed away after a long illness so I dedicate this list to him and some of the proceeds will go to the charities Parkinson's UK and Dementia UK. I hope you find something of interest. All sound files are from the actual records - just click on the titles. Best, Steve ...................................................................... Shipping: Uk £2 (1st) £3.50 (Recorded) £7 (Special) Europe £4 (ask for registered) World £5.50 (ask for registered) Paypal as 'gift' or bank transfer preferred. ---------------------------------------------------------- *Just click on the titles to hear* RALPH WEEKS & The TELECASTERS SOMETHING DEEP INSIDE / GUA JAZZ - (4 STARS) M- £300 Monster mid-tempo magnificence from Panama. Highly sought after not just for this side but the latin jazz flip too. Really tough in this condition. JIMMIE ELLIS - HAPPY TO BE (CENTURY CITY) VG++ £275 SOLD Demand has probably never been higher than now for this great crossover classic. Condition is close to M- JAY GRIFFIN - LUCKY ME / HOW SWEET IT IS (NOW) M- £275 Unique, tough frenetic dancer flipped with a gorgeous mid-tempo number on this Washington,D.C label. JOHN JONES - TOUGH LOVE (JO-LUX) VG+ £250 Possible one of two known copies for this gritty Pasadena dancer with gospel undertones. Rare as hens teeth and previously covered-up. TONY BAXTER - WHY IS IT TAKING SO LONG / LET THE PAST BE THE PAST (GATES) M- £250 Best versions of the these two magnificent Brantley tunes. Immense two-sided mid-tempo! JAMES KELLY DUHON - SO TRUSTING (JUDE) M- £225 SOLD By far his rarest 45 and such a great 70's dancer. Watch the price rise when this gets known. Slight warp dnap. JAMES TAYLOR - LOVE WITH HOPE / EVERYTHING ABOUT YOU (OVIDE) M- £195 SOLD Arranged by the TSU Tornadoes the front man does the business Up-tempo or mid-tempo just Class whichever side you choose. TRUTH & DEVOTION - I'M SO HAPPY (CHAMP) VG £195 HOLD Thought to be LP only until this copy turned up but it's also a completely different mix and arrangement. Much more dance-floor friendly and what a thumping tune it is! Mega-Rare, perhaps one of two known copies, Greg Belson having the other. WILLIE WHITE - I'M LEAVING BABY / NOBODY LIKES ME (GOLD SOUL) VG+/VG++ £195 Two rare Detroit dancers from 1970. "leaving'' is a previously overlooked gem ripe for today's dancefloors where as the flip is more old school Northern. A rare 45. JESSE RICO - OH WHAT A GIRL (RICO) VG- £195 I thought this was unknown until I saw it on a current Steve Guanori playlist. Blue-eyed private press from parts unknown as there's scant info on the label. They don't come much more obscure and I doubt there are many more copies out there. I can only find these two referenced. The bad news; There is a stress crack which hasn't gone all the way through yet. It doesn't affect play but it's styrene so be careful! TSU TORONADOS - PLEASE HEART DON'T BREAK (RAMPART STREET) M- £175 SOLD For me the best TSU tune and one of the rarest seeing as it was withdrawn soon after release. Lovely minty copy too! SAM SAVAGE - MY LADY (RRS) M- £175 SOLD Another obscurity this time in a sweet soul crossover vein from Florida. A very recent find and just gone for good money on the bay. Only seen two copies of this also. ''SENSATIONAL'' LITTLE DOC - LOOKING FOR MY BABY (MUSIC-GO-ROUND) M- £150 SOLD Rarely crops up and a lovely piece of crossover that's still to reach it's potential. Very slight lift dnap. ERIC LOMAX - SEVEN THE LOSER (COLUMBIA PROMO) VG+ £125 SOLD Memories of St.Ives for me but in recent years has gone big all over again and it's not surprising as the energy & choppy rhythm translates well to today's dance floors. Light marks only plays EX. WALTER (BUTTERBALL) DAVIS - GIRL STOP BEGGING (LA CADE) M- £120 SOLD Fabulous funky crossover from Chicago. Another one hiding it's light under a bushel! HAROLD BOWEN - FAITH (BO-MAC) M- £120 SOLD Another recent discovery and another thought to be LP only. This version is 45 only and I've only seen one other and that's my keeper copy! TOP SHELF - DOGGONE BABY I LOVE YOU / YOU'RE HURTING ME (SPECTRUM) M- £120 SOLD Fantastic group dancer in impeccable condition. Still waiting for this get better known and it's much harder to find than you may imagine. Don't miss the great harmony flip too. BRETHREN - CAN THIS BE REAL (TEEN TOWN) M- £90 SOLD Another one in waiting. Has appeared on a few playlists recently and with justification as it's a great 70's dancer. JACKIE RHETT & SINGERS - GET HIM IN YOUR LIFE (RAINES) M- £90 Funky & fantastic gospel crossover. The vinyl is M but has inherent dimples making background noise. Of the two I've seen, both have it, so it must be a pressing issue. It's a great tune just needs some exposure from enterprising DJ's. MARVELS - KEEP ON SEARCHING (FRANKIE) M- £75 SOLD Belgian large hole release. No USA release for this In-demand dancer commanding £150 on some sites! RICHARD BLANDON & THE DUBS - LOST IN THE WILDERNESS (VICKI) VG+ £65 Atmospheric, unique sounding 45. Reminds me a bit of Bobby Lee Fears 'Exodus' so not a bad thing at all. Listen out for that drum break! JACKIE JOHNSON & BACKBEATS - HOW TOUGH IT WAS (RANBILSON) M- £75 Private press Trinidadian Crossover dancer. Charming, not widely known and a potential investment? ===================FIN ==thanks for looking===========

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Oscar Perry - It's too late - Peri-Tone Please PM if you have one for sale, Thanks.

Such a weird and wonderful record. PM me and I'll dig mine out.

and the Carlton J Smith is from 2009!

Best Friend Around 12'' bargain thanks!!

Id like to hear that Joel.

Great set Steve. some of my absolute faves in there. Ps Didn't know anyone else knew that Jesse Rico!